The Department of Transcultural Studies nurtures people who can transcend various boundaries such as country, language, era, and gender, and create a new culture.
Established in April 2023, the Faculty of Transcultural Studies offers a new and unique learning experience; the faculty provides students with hands-on experience in learning about diverse cultures and world languages through practical “out-of-classroom, out-of-campus” programs that include study abroad. Furthermore, we will transmit these experiences through the use of multiple languages and ICT.
By acquiring “global competence,” “practical competence” and “communication competence” through study in the faculty, students will nurture a “transcending competence” not only to transcend national boundaries and gender differences, but also to break out of their limitations.
Today, we can connect with people all over the world via the Internet and social networking services. On the other hand, we tend to be caught unknowingly in stereotyped ideas and inner boundary frameworks. This is why we now need a “transcending competence” to experience, learn about, and take part in communication with people from diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds.
“International culture” encompasses all aspects of regional culture and arts. In the Faculty of Transcultural Studies, students acquire a variety of languages (English, German, French, Chinese, and Korean), learn about the cultures of the regions where these languages are used, and deepen their understanding of a wide range of representations from art to pop culture (such as fine arts, literature, music, cinema, manga, dance, and fashion). In learning these languages, students experience them in practical programs, and by communicating their experiences broadly, they will develop the “transcending competence” to create a new cultural mindset.
The faculty fosters students who can contribute to solving social issues in Japan and abroad from cultural perspectives. To this end, we offer two unique programs: the Study Abroad Program (short-term study abroad program: USA, UK, Australia, France, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam) and the Practical Program (study abroad for one semester or for one year, or attendance at a regional seminar in Japan), both of which are compulsory for all students. Students will develop their communication and practical competences by approaching issues while experiencing different cultures both in Japan and abroad. Furthermore, the results of these studies are communicated using ICT in two or more languages.
Thus, by acquiring a “transcending competence” and communication competence backed by high language skills and abundant overseas experience, the faculty develops students who can play an active role in global organizations, such as contributing to international divisions of companies and NPO organizations.
Human Resource Development and Educational and Research Purposes
The Faculty of Transcultural Studies aims to nurture people who can identify problems in various regions and research fields, understand and grasp them based on international perspectives and academic knowledge, and cooperate with others to seek solutions, thereby becoming proactively involved in creating a new culture and society.
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Department of Transcultural Studies
Nurturing people with a perspective of multicultural coexistence through practical out-of-campus experiences
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Common curriculum
The Faculty offers a wide range of subjects that are not limited to specialized ones, but also help students develop a broad range of liberal arts and a rich sense of humanity.
Faculty member introduction
Faculty members with a wide range of specialties provide education.
